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VN03 BEY

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,668 mi
Last recorded151,668 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 BEY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 145,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 138,209 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter light misting of fuel ()

Oil leak engine area further investigation needed ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear .,,requires urgent attention (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear hand brake effort just met 16%

Fail 7 Mar 2016 131,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear .,,requires urgent attention (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear hand brake effort just met 16%

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 123,146 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,847 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 114,705 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,377 miles

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,925 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,489 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres worn close 3mm

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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VN03 BEY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN03 BEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN03 BEY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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